**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[O‘AHU] UPDATE 3/4/26 - KA‘ENA POINT STATE PARK, MOKULE‘IA SECTION, VEHICLE ACCESS GATE: Will REOPEN today. You need the 2026 Gold decal adhered to the rear of your vehicle to enter the park, the accompanying permit account provides access to the gate combination online. The 2024-2025 Purple decals are no longer valid. Apply for a 2026 Kaʻena Point Vehicle Access Permit here. All applicants must create a NEW account and apply as a new applicant. We are experiencing significant delays in processing, we appreciate your continued patience. Vehicle access dirt road repairs are occurring to stabilize severe erosion, and armor problem areas with aggregate to reduce erosion and puddling, and improve road stability.
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[KAUAʻI, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI] 2/10/26 – Wailua River State Park (Kauaʻi), Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park (Oʻahu), Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park (Hawaiʻi): All commercial kayak operators must apply for a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application, each kayak vessel requires a registered decal. Visit State Parks Permits page here and download and mail in the Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial Application.
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[ALL ISLANDS] UPDATE – 12/12/25: Camping - Reservations for February 1, 2026 and beyond available at https://explore.ehawaii.gov, please create an account on Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi to make a camping reservation.
Mandatory Rental Vessel Registration, Parking Services and Fees Collections at Wailua River State Park
Posted on Feb 10, 2026Notice of Mandatory Rental Vessel Registration, and Visitor Parking Services and Fees Collections at Wailua River State Park
Mandatory Registration of all Rental Vessels
Rental Vessels Special Use Permits – Commercial
To operate kayaks in the following State Parks require a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial, each kayak vessel requires a decal: Wailua River State Park, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Ahupua’a ʻO Kahana State Park.
Download the Rental Vessels Special Use Permit – Commercial application here: Rental Vessels Special Use Permit, opens in a new tab
Mail application and required documents to:
DLNR State Parks
Attn: Property Management
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 310
Honolulu, HI 96813
Contact: Nicole Nashiro, Propert Manager – [email protected]
